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Leiber vs Ruby

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 181 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leiber takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Leiber

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Ruby

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Leiber6/7
Ruby1/7
Ratings & consensus
Leiber
Community sentiment
Leiber
Longevity
Leiber
Sillage & projection
Leiber
Value for money
Ruby
Versatility
Leiber
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Leiber

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
LeiberJudith Leiber
RubyJudith Leiber
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 30%Had 27%Want 43%
3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 35%
Category winnerLeiberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

148 votes

30%Love
37%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerLeiberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityLeiber

SillageLeiber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value75
Category winnerRubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
woody61%
floral100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
woody69%
lactonic61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both floral, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PineappleOsmanthusBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
RoseCyclamenPimentoMimosaJasmineGardenia
Base
MuskCedarPatchouliAmberVanilla
Top
BergamotMandarin LeafOsmanthus
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaCyclamenJasmineRose
Base
VanillaCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Bergamot, Rose and Cyclamen. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer64
Fall96
Winter88
Day97
Night100
Spring75
Summer100
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Category winnerLeiberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,886

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#39,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLeiberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leiber by Judith Leiber is a complex floral oriental for women that opens with tangy, bright pineapple and osmanthus. It carries a sophisticated, slightly waxy floral heart anchored by a warm base of patchouli, amber, and vanilla. It behaves like a structured, high-end accessory suitable for professional settings or e…

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Ruby by Judith Leiber opens with a bright, citrus-forward sparkle that settles into a soft, powdery floral heart. It is a feminine, versatile choice for daily wear, blending gardenia and jasmine with a gentle vanilla base. This scent feels refined yet accessible, working well for office environments or casual spring o…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Leiber or Ruby?

Leiber takes 6 of 7 categories. Leiber is rated 3.85/5 from 154 votes; Ruby is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose Leiber for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ruby for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leiber or Ruby?

Leiber lasts longest (Leiber 73/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leiber or Ruby?

Leiber projects furthest (Leiber 71/100, Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leiber and Ruby smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Bergamot, Rose and Cyclamen.

Is Leiber or Ruby better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Leiber is the stronger pick. Leiber suits day or night wear; Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leiber and Ruby?

Leiber has top notes of Pineapple, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Pimento and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. Ruby has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Osmanthus, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Amber and Musk.

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